Northern European real estate service provider Newsec has appointed Eric Johansson as chief business officer and head of property asset management.
Johansson, who joined the group in 2018, will also remain as managing director of the Swedish property asset management business.
Newsec has assets totalling a value of €68 bn distributed over 50 million m2 under management.
'This is the next exciting step on Newsec’s journey to transform the real estate industry. In his new role, Eric will further sharpen our digital offer and challenge the perception of what property asset management can be,' said Patrik Attemark, CEO, Newsec.
In recent years, Newsec has grown to the largest player in the Nordic and Baltic region. It works across the four business areas of property asset management, advisory, investment management and infrastructure.
Said Johansson: 'I look forward to contributing to our European growth strategy and continue strengthening Newsec’s comprehensive offer with new technical solutions and sustainability as central components.
'My initial focus will be on accelerating our pace of innovation and establishing a fully integrated cross-border offering.'
Johansson succeeds Björn Lindeborg, who will remain within Newsec as senior advisor.
